Sylvester and the Magic Pebble (1969) by William Steig Hollie Long
This picture book tells the story of a donkey named Sylvester. He collects pebbles of all shapes and colors. One pebble grants wishes. During a crisis, Sylvester wishes to be a rock, and his wish is granted. His parents continue to look for him, and the family has a happy ending. This book is intended for ages 6 and up.
The controversy for this book is that the police officers in the book are pigs. Linda St. Cyr states that this book began begin challenged in 1977 over 11 states (2010).
The reviews for this book are generally favorable. The negative reviews do not make note of the species of the police officers. They just do not like the story.
Hollie Long
This picture book tells the story of a donkey named Sylvester. He collects pebbles of all shapes and colors. One pebble grants wishes. During a crisis, Sylvester wishes to be a rock, and his wish is granted. His parents continue to look for him, and the family has a happy ending. This book is intended for ages 6 and up.
The controversy for this book is that the police officers in the book are pigs. Linda St. Cyr states that this book began begin challenged in 1977 over 11 states (2010).
The reviews for this book are generally favorable. The negative reviews do not make note of the species of the police officers. They just do not like the story.
St. Cyr, L. (2010). Top 5 children’s books to read for banned books week. Retrieved from http://voices.yahoo.com/top-5-childrens-books-read-banned-book-week-6839578.html
Sylvester and the magic pebble. (n.d.) Retrieved from http://www.amazon.com/Sylvester-Magic-Pebble-William-Steig/product-reviews/0671662694/ref=pr_all_summary_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1